French Pair

£28.99

Picpoul de Pinet, Baron de Badassiere, Languedoc – The name of the wine refers to the Badassière vineyard. In the 18th century, the vineyard belonged to Baron Charles Emmanuel, a colourful character who was rumoured to be the illegitimate son of King Louis XV. Crisp apple aromas are complemented with a citrus edge. On the palate, it has attractive weight, with a good balance of ripe, yellow plums and greengages and a fresh lime zest acidity that continue through the finish.

Guigal Cotes du Rhone – The Guigal Estate was founded in 1946 by Etienne Guigal in Ampuis, a small ancient village and cradle of the Côte-Rôtie appellation. It shelters a unique vineyard where the vines and the wines have been famous for 2,400 years. Fresh fruits with red berries and spices. Full, round and racy. Rounded and smooth tannins. A full-bodied and rich wine.